605.677.81 - Internetworking with TCP/IP I

Course Structure

Details on the course structure can be found in the Course Outline and in the Calendar. Each course module runs for a period of seven days. Assignments are due at the end of the Module. Please refer to the Calendar for the specific start and end dates for each Module in this course.

Course Topics

• Historical Perspective and Internet Design Principles; basics of TCP/IP Networks
• Simple Internet Applications
• Transport Protocols
• TCP
• The Network Layer – Introduction and IP Addressing
• Other Network Layer Concepts and Protocols; Introduction to Routing
• Internet Routing Protocols
• Broadcast and Multicast Routing; Link-layer Switching; Peer-to-Peer Applications
• Multimedia Networking
• Internet Security

Course Goals

1. Understand the architecture, design and behaviors of the Internet and of the TCP/IP suite of protocols.
2. To identify and describe the characteristics and responsibilities of a functional group supervisor and then apply that knowledge to prepare group plans and analyze and solve both project and personnel problems in a semester long management simulation in a fictitious company.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

• Explain the architecture of the Internet protocols as a layered model.
• Explain the functions implemented by each protocol, the design of the protocol, and the characteristics of typical implementations.
• Analyze the relationships and dependencies between each protocol.
• Measure and characterize the behavior of the protocols in the operating environment seen on the Internet.
• Explain how some recent applications that use the Internet operate, such as multimedia networking and Content Distribution Networks.
• Describe the security threats facing communications networks and how they can be guarded against those threats.

Textbooks

Required

Kurose, J. F., & Ross, K. W. (2013). Computer networking: a top-down approach (6th ed.). Pearson.

ISBN-10: 0132856204

ISBN-13: 978-0132856201

Textbook information for this course is available online through the appropriate bookstore website: For online courses, search the MBS website at http://ep.jhu.edu/bookstore.

Student Coursework Requirements

It is expected that each module will take approximately 7 – 10 hours per week to complete. Here is an approximate breakdown: reading the assigned sections of the textbook (approximately 2 - 3 hours per week) as well as some outside reading, listening to the audio annotated slide presentations (approximately 2 - 3 hours per week), and completing the Assignments and participating in the Discussion Boards (approximately 3 – 4 hours per week).

This course will consist of five basic student requirements:

Module Discussions (25% of Total Grade)

Instructor-led discussions in which a question is generated by instructor and students must respond to the question and to one another. Feedback and guidance provided from the instructor in the discussion forums. I will monitor class discussions and will respond to some of the discussions as Discussions are posted.

Note: A Module 0 Discussion will be created to allow the students to introduce themselves prior to the course going live.

Assignments (Weekly) (25% of Total Grade)

Assignments will be problem sets derived from the textbook within each chapter with some modifications from the instructor to reduce risk of plagiarism. Assignments after the mid-term exam will not be as extensive since the students will need to devote resources to the course project.

Late submissions will be reduced by 20% of its possible grade for each week late (no exceptions without prior coordination with the instructor). Assignments will not be accepted if they are submitted more than two weeks past the original due date.

Mid-Term Exam (Made available in Module 7) (15% of Total Grade)

Exam questions will be a combination of multiple choice and short answer and will be built directly in Canvas.

Final Exam (Made available in Module 14 and covers Modules 7 through 13 only) (15% of Total Grade)

Exam questions will be a combination of multiple choice and short answer and will be built directly in Canvas.

Project (20% of Total Grade)

Students would first select a topic that would need to be approved from Instructor. Project deliverables would include:

• Deliverable 1: Select a topic and receive approval from instructor – Module 8. Choose a research paper or work in a team on a project.
• Deliverable 2: Draft submission of project paper – Before Module 13 opens
• Deliverable 3: Report (6-8 pages). Research a technology, protocol that is related to the topics covered in the course and compare pros and cons to the existing counter-parts that are covered in the course. The report should be clear and concise and self-contained as the student audience may not be an expert in the chosen topic. Due in Module 13.
• Deliverable 4: Asynchronous presentation (10-15 minute) Create a short 10-15 minute asynchronous presentation that would be shared with all students in the course via the discussion board or another technology (most effective technologies will be tested) – Submit report and presentation in Module 13.

Grading Policy

Timely feedback on students' performance is an established learning tool, so we will endeavor to grade and return to you, as quickly as possible, all material that you submit:

Assignments are due according to the dates posted in your Canvas course site. You may check these due dates in the Course Calendar or the Assignments in the corresponding modules. I/We will post grades one week after assignment due dates.

We generally do not directly grade spelling and grammar. However, egregious violations of the rules of the English language will be noted without comment. Consistently poor performance in either spelling or grammar is taken as an indication of poor written communication ability that may detract from your grade.

A grade of A indicates achievement of consistent excellence and distinction throughout the course—that is, conspicuous excellence in all aspects of assignments and discussion in every week.

A grade of B indicates work that meets all course requirements on a level appropriate for graduate academic work. These criteria apply to both undergraduates and graduate students taking the course.

EP uses a +/- grading system (see “Grading System”, Graduate Programs catalog, p. 10). You should contact your Program Chair for guidance on the breakdown used by your program.

Academic Policies

Deadlines for Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing from Courses

Students may add a course up to one week after the start of the term for that particular course. Students may drop courses according to the drop deadlines outlined in the EP academic calendar (https://ep.jhu.edu/student-services/academic-calendar/). Between the 6th week of the class and prior to the final withdrawal deadline, a student may withdraw from a course with a W on their academic record. A record of the course will remain on the academic record with a W appearing in the grade column to indicate that the student registered and withdrew from the course.

Academic Misconduct Policy

All students are required to read, know, and comply with the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) / Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) Procedures for Handling Allegations of Misconduct by Full-Time and Part-Time Graduate Students.

This policy prohibits academic misconduct, including but not limited to the following: cheating or facilitating cheating; plagiarism; reuse of assignments; unauthorized collaboration; alteration of graded assignments; and unfair competition. Course materials (old assignments, texts, or examinations, etc.) should not be shared unless authorized by the course instructor. Any questions related to this policy should be directed to EP’s academic integrity officer at ep-academic-integrity@jhu.edu.

Students with Disabilities - Accommodations and Accessibility

Johns Hopkins University values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing welcoming, equitable, and accessible educational experiences for all students. Students with disabilities (including those with psychological conditions, medical conditions and temporary disabilities) can request accommodations for this course by providing an Accommodation Letter issued by Student Disability Services (SDS). Please request accommodations for this course as early as possible to provide time for effective communication and arrangements.

For further information or to start the process of requesting accommodations, please contact Student Disability Services at Engineering for Professionals, ep-disability-svcs@jhu.edu.

Student Conduct Code

The fundamental purpose of the JHU regulation of student conduct is to promote and to protect the health, safety, welfare, property, and rights of all members of the University community as well as to promote the orderly operation of the University and to safeguard its property and facilities. As members of the University community, students accept certain responsibilities which support the educational mission and create an environment in which all students are afforded the same opportunity to succeed academically. 

For a full description of the code please visit the following website: https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/policies-guidelines/student-code/

Classroom Climate

JHU is committed to creating a classroom environment that values the diversity of experiences and perspectives that all students bring. Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Fostering an inclusive climate is important. Research and experience show that students who interact with peers who are different from themselves learn new things and experience tangible educational outcomes. At no time in this learning process should someone be singled out or treated unequally on the basis of any seen or unseen part of their identity. 
 
If you have concerns in this course about harassment, discrimination, or any unequal treatment, or if you seek accommodations or resources, please reach out to the course instructor directly. Reporting will never impact your course grade. You may also share concerns with your program chair, the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, or the Office of Institutional Equity. In handling reports, people will protect your privacy as much as possible, but faculty and staff are required to officially report information for some cases (e.g. sexual harassment).

Course Auditing

When a student enrolls in an EP course with “audit” status, the student must reach an understanding with the instructor as to what is required to earn the “audit.” If the student does not meet those expectations, the instructor must notify the EP Registration Team [EP-Registration@exchange.johnshopkins.edu] in order for the student to be retroactively dropped or withdrawn from the course (depending on when the "audit" was requested and in accordance with EP registration deadlines). All lecture content will remain accessible to auditing students, but access to all other course material is left to the discretion of the instructor.